Banana Stem Sasive. (Mustard)

 Banana stem is loaded with minerals, vitamins and healthy medicinal values. Here is Banana Stem Sasive. 

Banana Stem Sasive (Mustard based), has banana stem, coconut, mustard seeds, ingh/asafoetida, red byadagi chilly and seasoned with mustard seeds in coconut oil. 

Let us see some benefits of having Banana Stem in our diet.

Banana stem is rich source of fiber and good for people who suffer from constipation. It is good for weight loss. Banana stem is rich in potassium and vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 helps in production of haemoglobinand insulin. Protein helps in the proper functioning of muscles.  It is good for preventing high blood pressure. Banana stem is good for treating kidney stones. 

Banana Stem Sasive is one of the traditional dish from South Canara and nothing to cook here except seasoning.

You grind banana stem and the spices together with a cup of curd or little butter milk. Curd taste the better. 

Let us see the recipe now :

Things needed :

To Grind :

Banana stem : 1 Bowl

Coconut : 1 Bowl

Byadagi Chilly : 4 to 5 

Mustard seeds : 1/2 Tsp

Pepper Pods : 2 to 3 

Salt : As required

Curd : 1 Small cup 

Ingh /Asafoetida  : A pinch

To Season :

Coconut Oil : 1 Tablespoon

Mustard seeds : 1/2 Teaspoon

Ingh /Asafoetida : A little 

Curry leaves : 2 to 3 

Method :

1.Wash and remove the layers until you get a hard round stem. Wash it again and cut in to small circle while cutting remove the thin thread which comes out. Roll the thread in your finger and discard it.

2. Cut the circle shape slice into small pieces and put it in water or butter milk. (Add butter milk to a cup of water).

3. Grate coconut and grind banana stem, a cup of curd, 1/2 tsp of mustard seeds, 2 to 3 pepper pods and required salt. 

4. Grind it to a smooth consistency and remove it to a serving dish.

5. Prepare mustard seeds, ingh seasoning in 1 tbs of oil and mix it to Banana Stem Sasive. 

6. Banana Stem Sasive is ready to serve.

Note : 

Do not use any water. The taste differ. You can use tamarind pulp instead of curd. Adding more or less chilly is optional. Using the bowl of water with butter milk helps the pieces to stay white, otherwise the pieces get black and the Food you prepare will not be pleasing to have it. 

Time : 20 Minutes.

Serves : 2 To 3.

Nendra Banana Payasa / Kheer

Nendra Banana Payasa is one of the traditional Payasa from Udupi. Nendra Banana is one variety of banana which is loaded with healthy Properites.Here I have prepared Nendra Banana Payasa/Kheer that suits to all festivals, feast or any fasting days. It full of energetic Payasa.                                     

                                                 

Let us see some benefits of eating this Nendra Bale /Nendra Banana in our  diet.

Nendra Banana is good for all the age group. It is easy to digest. It is fiber rich. It has a good source of potassium, manganese, iron, calcium, and Vitamin B6. It is good for bone health and help for people who suffer from Anemia. It helps to control our blood pressure level. it helps to build up immune system in kids. It does not cause any cold or cough. Nendra Banana is said to be power house of Nutrients. 

This Nendraa Banana Payasa is so yummy and easy to prepare it. Adding milk and sugar adds to provide energy. You can substitute jaggery instead of sugar. But be careful while adding milk. It might curdle. ( Add the milk at the end and put off the fire). 

Nendra Payasa fits into all age group and good to prepare during festival, feast or any other gathering.

Let us see the recipe Now :

• Things Needed :
• Nendra Banana : 1
• Sugar : 1/4 Cup (3 to 4 Tbs)
• Milk : Boiled and cooled : 1/2  Litre.
• Cashews and Raisins : 2Tbs (1Tbs each.
• Cardamom : 2 (Optional).

Ghee : 1 Tbs.

Method :

1. Peel off the skin of banana cut banana into small pieces.                                      

                                              

                                     

2. Keep a pan on the fire and put ghee and raisins. Fry till they bubble up.

                                        

3. Add cut banana pieces and fry nicely till they turn soft. (2 to 3 Minutes).                                            

            

                                          

4. Add boiled milk and boil the payasa for 3 to 4 minutes. 

                                      

                                       

5.  Add sugar and stir nicely on low flame for a while. Put off the fire. Powder cardamom and put it. 

                                     

                                          

     6. Nendra Banana is ready to serve. Shift it to a serving dish. 

     

                                                

                                           

        7. Shift it to a serving dish and add some cashew pieces and serve.                                                                                                                 

 8. Serve Nendra Banana as a desert or Prasadam.                  

                                        

                                                    

Note :

Adding more or less ghee to fry banana is optional. You can add jaggery instead of sugar. 

If you are using jaggery just add it while frying banana. Then put off the gas flame and add milk. Or it might curdle. Adding more nuts is optional. Adding cardamom powder is optional. Banana has a good aroma.

Time : 15 Minutes.

Serves : 2 to 3.